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2010-11-04 10:18:14

#1901

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6686

why on earth would anyone want 12Gb of RAM with an i7?

are you encoding HD video 24/7 whilst gaming or something?

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2010-11-04 16:14:08

#1902

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6364|'straya

Well really your options are 6GB or 12GB. Unfortunately if you want more than 6, there isn't a whole lot of middle ground.

So if you want a true epenis, then you have to go 12

2010-11-04 16:18:55

#1903

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6686

good point. im not thinking in triple-channel yet. dual-channel DDR3 seems to be more than enough

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2010-11-04 16:35:32

#1904

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6004|Catherine Black

IIRC Aussie uses some hardcore programs for his uni stuff or something.. 12GB is probably in his benefit.

5970 was a bit silly though... two 5870s or 460s would have been a much better choice.

2010-11-05 00:02:14

#1905

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6364|'straya

5970 isn't really that bad of a choice if you want top end performance. It is extremely close to 2x5870 in most games (sometimes slightly faster), its quieter, uses less power and in Australia at least, costs around $200 less than 2x5870.

Last edited by Little BaBy JESUS (2010-11-05 00:02:55)

2010-11-05 00:04:46

#1906

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6630|Finland

Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
5970 isn't really that bad of a choice if you want top end performance. It is extremely close to 2x5870 in most games (sometimes slightly faster), its quieter, uses less power and in Australia at least, costs around $200 less than 2x5870.

HD 5970 is extremely bad choice because it is getting replaced in a month. So is HD 5870, it is getting replaced in 3 weeks.

And no, its not quieter than HD 5870 CF, nor is it faster (wHat do you expect when the GPUs are at >20% lower clocks than on HD 5870)

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2010-11-05 00:07:02)

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2010-11-05 00:12:09

#1907

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6364|'straya

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
5970 isn't really that bad of a choice if you want top end performance. It is extremely close to 2x5870 in most games (sometimes slightly faster), its quieter, uses less power and in Australia at least, costs around $200 less than 2x5870.
HD 5970 is extremely bad choice because it is getting replaced in a month. So is HD 5870, it is getting replaced in 3 weeks.

And no, its not quieter than HD 5870 CF, nor is it faster (wHat do you expect when the GPUs are at >20% lower clocks than on HD 5870)

I wasn't arguing against waiting for new cards, I was simply saying that vs 2x5870 (as finray said) its not really much worse.

I also didn't say it was faster, in every benchmark ive seen it comes within about 2-10 fps of 2x5870 and beat them in some non-graphics intensive games and on one game was behind about 25 fps. Also, it does use less power, does cost less and according to the benchmark i'm looking at it is marginally quieter as well (about the same really).

I'm just basing this off price and benchmarks, i've never actually used either.

Last edited by Little BaBy JESUS (2010-11-05 00:13:57)

2010-11-05 00:17:13

#1908

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6630|Finland

"in some non-graphics intensive games"

Exactly, those run great with one HD 5870. Usually HD 5970 trails or equals to HD 5850 CF which again can be had for less than HD 5970.

HD 5970 is basically 2x underclocked HD 5870. So obviously it is going to need less power as it is running on much lower clocks (slower).

E: Multi-GPU cards and setups are in general terrible when it comes to price/performance. They also have more flaws than I could write in 10 page article too.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2010-11-05 00:23:49)

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2010-11-07 21:12:33

#1909

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6413|Winland

What do you think about my /!\CUSTOM MODDED/!\ 8800GT?

https://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac7/FF_CCSa1F/mycustom8800gt.jpg

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2010-11-07 22:06:00

#1910

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6630|Finland

I see what you did there, one way to get away with using adapters.

e: I guess it would be about time to retire my G92 when you are slapping yours to antique HPs.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2010-11-07 22:16:20)

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2010-11-07 23:14:58

#1911

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6413|Winland

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
I see what you did there, one way to get away with using adapters.

e: I guess it would be about time to retire my G92 when you are slapping yours to antique HPs.

Eh, it's not so antique. It's got a 65nm 4400+ in it.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2010-11-08 01:00:03

#1912

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6004|Catherine Black

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
I see what you did there

I don't. Is it to do with the power to the gpu?

2010-11-13 03:44:56

#1913

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6413|Winland

Finray wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
I see what you did there
I don't. Is it to do with the power to the gpu?

https://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac7/FF_CCSa1F/beautytinnit.jpg

Yes.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2010-11-13 08:46:10

#1914

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6630|Finland

NOOOOOOOOOOO, I have to RMA my Enermax :'(

At least I am in luck and there is one unit in storage in Finland...

https://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9108/img0992x.jpg

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2010-11-13 10:30:41

#1915

Defiance: Member; +438|6887

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
NOOOOOOOOOOO, I have to RMA my Enermax :'(

At least I am in luck and there is one unit in storage in Finland...

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9108/img0992x.jpg

Ha, we did the exact same things with the Noctua fans. In any case I regret not having push-pull on the cooler, so I'm going to order some more fans (one for the case as well).

Last edited by Defiance (2010-11-13 10:30:59)

2010-11-13 10:33:02

#1916

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6630|Finland

Defiance wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
NOOOOOOOOOOO, I have to RMA my Enermax :'(

At least I am in luck and there is one unit in storage in Finland...

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9108/img0992x.jpg
Ha, we did the exact same things with the Noctua fans. In any case I regret not having push-pull on the cooler, so I'm going to order some more fans (one for the case as well).

I have 2x 1450 rpm Scythe Gentle Typhoons but was too lazy to put both on the cooler as this is mearly temporary setup till I get RMA going.

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2010-11-15 21:01:16

#1917

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6906|Devon, England

How long have you had the PSU for?

2010-11-15 22:27:13

#1918

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6630|Finland

FFLink wrote:
How long have you had the PSU for?

A year, this is nothing new to me. I had to RMA brand new Corsair PSU once too which had same fan issue. The fan still runs but makes annoying clicking/grinding sound.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2010-11-15 22:28:11)

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2010-11-16 04:42:37

#1919

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6906|Devon, England

Still comes as a shock. A year is a short time for something to fail in a top-branded PSU. Hope my Corsair doesn't fuck up.

My Zalman lasted me 5 years before I replaced it. Still will use it one day.

2010-11-16 05:47:22

#1920

IrishGrimReaper: Field Marshal | o |; +142|6937|Ireland | Monaghan

Well my Enermax is going great The only thing wrong with my computer is that fucking rattle noise coming from my case, I can't find what's making it -.-

Intel Core i7 CPU 920 @ 4GHz || 3x2 GB OCZ 1600Mhz DDR3 || 80GB Intel X25-M Gen 2 || KFA2 GTX 480 1536Mb ||| Samsung T220 || Xonar DX 7.1 || AV 40 || P6T Deluxe V2 || Win 7 HP 64 Bit || Lian Li P80

2010-11-16 05:52:07

#1921

FloppY_: +1,010|6502|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

IrishGrimReaper wrote:
Well my Enermax is going great The only thing wrong with my computer is that fucking rattle noise coming from my case, I can't find what's making it -.-

Tighten all screws, make sure HDDs are not touching metal-to-metal anywhere clean fans & make sure no wires are touching a fan...

Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me

2010-11-16 08:00:42

#1922

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6630|Finland

FFLink wrote:
Still comes as a shock. A year is a short time for something to fail in a top-branded PSU. Hope my Corsair doesn't fuck up.

My Zalman lasted me 5 years before I replaced it. Still will use it one day.

There is nothing the manufacturer can do except hope the fan doesn't get too hard bump during shipping and later on fail during use.

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2010-11-16 08:22:26

#1923

FloppY_: +1,010|6502|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
FFLink wrote:
Still comes as a shock. A year is a short time for something to fail in a top-branded PSU. Hope my Corsair doesn't fuck up.

My Zalman lasted me 5 years before I replaced it. Still will use it one day.
There is nothing the manufacturer can do except hope the fan doesn't get too hard bump during shipping and later on fail during use.

Idd.

I think most DOA and pre-warranty hardware problems are more related to shipping than the manurfacturer...

Your thoughts, insights, and musings on this matter intrigue me

2010-11-18 08:40:53

#1924

alexb: <3; +590|6155|Kentucky, USA

NZXT Apollo Black Case
Phenom II X2 unlocked to a Phenom II X4 @ 3.2Ghz
Zalman 9700CNPS-LED CPU Heatsink
Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3 Rev 2.1
Enzotech MST-88 MOSFET Heatsink
4GB DDR3 G.Skill Ripjaws 1600Mhz in Dual Channel
Gigabyte GTX 260 OC Core 216 55nm (<3 max)
X-Fi XtremeMusic Sound Card
Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB
OCZ ModXStreaam Pro 500Watt Modular PSU
Lite-On iHAS-124 B DVD-RW/CD-RW Combo Drive
Acer X193 Monitor
Logitech MX518 Mouse
Dell USB Keyboard - from two computers ago...
Altec Lansing 2.1 - cheapo set of speakers, but they don't sound bad at all.
Logitech Premium USB Headset

and of course, burnzz's 8800GT sitting in front of me. <3 It served me well until I could afford an upgrade.
Picture came out shitty probably because of bad lighting.
I still haven't decided if I should overclock or not.

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2010-11-18 10:21:00

#1925

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6783|NYC / Hamburg

How is the GTX260 treating you?

Can you double check that the clocks are 650/1400/1000 . I may have reflashed the card to the nvidia recommended non-OC clocks. If I did that, reflash to the original gigabyte clocks. You can manually rededit them with NiBiTor or just grab a copy of the BIOS off gigabyte's site. Or just set the clocks through software with EVGA precision / Riva Tuner / ...

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